CalArts alumni take home Golden Globe Award
January 9, 2017
Two California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni went home with a shiny gold award Sunday night following the Golden Globe Awards. Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore, who both
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AADUSD Board of Trustees continues discussions for interim superintendent
January 6, 2017
Members of Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District’s (AADUSD) Board of Trustees are still in preliminary discussions and plans as they look for an interim superintendent. Current AADUSD Superintendent Brent Woodard
Hart District moves elections to even years
January 5, 2017
The William S. Hart Union High School District will now hold board member elections in even years to increase voter turnout and align with a new California law. Effective November
An overview of California’s Next Generation Science Standards
January 5, 2017
A 2012 Program for International Students Assessment (PISA) found that, out of 64 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, the United States ranks 27th in science and 35th
CalArts alumni nominated for Golden Globe Awards
December 27, 2016
Five California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni are nominated for Golden Globe Awards for their work and involvement in animated features and television series this year. The Hollywood Foreign
Domestic Violence Center hosts first teen PSA video contest
December 23, 2016
In honor of the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month—observed in February—the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a teen Public Service Announcement (PSA) video scholarship contest themed
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified Superintendent announces resignation
December 22, 2016
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District (AADUSD) Superintendent Brent Woodard announced his resignation to the AADUSD community earlier this week. According to a letter Woodard released to district personnel, his resignation
Jodie Hoffman named head of Golden Oak Adult School
December 21, 2016
News release issued by the William S. Hart Union High School District. SANTA CLARITA, Calif – Jodie Hoffman has been named the new Supervisor of Adult Education in charge of
Newhall School District begins new marketing campaign
December 16, 2016
Newhall School District approved a new marketing campaign at its Governing Board meeting Tuesday to support web-based advertising, district mailers and move theater video advertising for the district. The district
Community remembers beloved substitute teacher ‘Mr. G’
December 16, 2016
Steven Gail was not an average substitute teacher. He was beloved by all, affectionately called “Mr. G” by his students and revered for his ability to connect with those of
School districts elect new board officers
December 16, 2016
The end of the calendar year also marks the start of a new term for elected officers in Santa Clarita’s five school districts and its Community College District. During the
Fifth grade Newhall Elementary students get a glimpse of colonial life
December 16, 2016
In Jeri Ball’s fifth grade classroom at Newhall Elementary School, Emily Martinez, 10, and Melissa Hernandez, 11, keenly hammered designs into tin cans with nails. “In the end it will
WiSH Foundation board members donate supplies, equipment to Sequoia Charter School
December 15, 2016
Using their own personal funds, WiSH Education Foundation Board of Directors members brought much-needed school supplies and physical education (PE) equipment to Sequoia Charter School Wednesday. “One of the most
College of the Canyons to offer classes at all Hart District high schools
December 15, 2016
News release issued by College of the Canyons. Starting in spring 2017, all William S. Hart Union High School District juniors and seniors will be able to enroll in a
Second grade students share holiday songs, traditions from around the world
December 15, 2016
With reindeer antlers, Santa hats, menorahs and holiday props, second grade students at Wiley Canyon Elementary School celebrated the magic of holiday traditions from across the globe. The “Holiday Traditions
Santa Clarita Ballet wows young audiences with ‘The Nutcracker’
December 14, 2016
More than 600 fourth grade students sat in awe Wednesday morning as they watched the Santa Clarita Ballet put on a special performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Santa Clarita
Saugus Union PE teacher brings new athletic shoes to students
December 14, 2016
“Thank you because my parents didn’t have money to buy more shoes.” “I only had one pair before.” These were just a few of the notes Samantha Ford, a Saugus
Hart District Governing Board to approve partnerships for Castaic High School construction efforts
December 14, 2016
Members of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board will approve companies to oversee labor compliance monitoring, complete Department of State Architect (DSA) materials testing and act
Update: Scholarship fund created to honor fallen teacher, musician Rod Bennett
December 13, 2016
Correction:Rod Bennett’s name has been corrected in this updated version. A new scholarship fund, named to honor the life and legacy of Santa Clarita musician and teacher Rod Bennett, will